Monthly Archives: April 2026

Meeting of April 28, 2026

The April 28th meeting at Jack’s restaurant has been replaced by the following event at the Saratoga Senior Center.

High School Essay Contest

Objective: Encourage current high school students to develop an interest in the American Civil War and explore its lasting lessons that continue to shape America today.

Prizes: Monetary awards will be given to the winners.

High School Essay Contest Event

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location: Saratoga Senior Center
Address: 9655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA

Event Schedule

  • 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm — Setup & Logistics
  • 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm — Gathering & Refreshments
  • 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm — SBCWRT Welcome and Brief Overview of the Organization
  • 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm — Essay Contest Presentations, Winner Selection, Quiz, Social Gathering, and Adjournment

Quiz for April 28, 2026

High School Essay Civil War Quiz: What Do You Know About The American Civil War?

Q#1 – What is the traditional definition of a “civil war”?

Q#2 – By May 1861, 11 states had seceded from the United States; name them.

Q#3 – What was the name of the major battle that began the Civil War?

Q#4 – Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

Q#5 – Richmond, Virginia, was the second capital of the Confederacy; what was the name of the first city to serve as the capital?

Q#6 – What was the core cause leading up to the Civil War?

Q#7 – Of the now estimated 700,000 deaths in the Civil War; what was the major cause of these deaths?

Q#8 – What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
 
Q#9 – What is the name of President Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech?

Q#10 – Were any Civil War battles fought in the State of California?

Q#11 – Which battle produced the most casualties (over 53,000) in the Civil War?

Q#12 – What was the name of the town where Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865?

Q#13 – What is the name of the person who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

Q#14 – What is the name of the Vice President who became President after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?

Q#15 – What is the number of the Amendment in the US Constitution that abolished slavery?